Armorel School District

4555 N Hwy 137
Armorel, AR 72310
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Armorel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 438 students in Armorel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Armorel School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
438 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Armorel School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#25 out of 258 school districts
(Top 10%)
52%
39%
48%
40%
41%
36%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%
(2022-23)
19.1%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
9%
19%
% White
81%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,479 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,091 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,479
$12,976
Spending / Student
$15,091
$12,888

Best Armorel School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armorel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4555 North State Highway 137
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Armorel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4555 North State Highway 137
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Armorel School District?
Armorel School District manages 2 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of Armorel School District?
Armorel School District is ranked #23 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Armorel School District?
81% of Armorel School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Armorel School District?
Armorel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Armorel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,091 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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